CROSSTOWN LRT

WHO IS METROLINX?

PLAN BUILD OPERATE

THE NEXT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The Next

RTP

Metrolinx is currently in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The Draft Plan (2041) outlines how governments and transit agencies can work together to continue building an integrated transportation system to support a high quality of life, a prosperous and competitive economy, and a protected environment in our region. As the provincial agency mandated with improving the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the GTHA, Metrolinx has developed the Draft Plan for review in consultation with partners, stakeholders and the public.

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Metrolinx has just released its Draft 2041 Regional Plan which outlines how people and goods will move across our great region. Curious about what’s in the Draft 2041 Plan? You can review and comment on the plan at metrolinx.com/theplan and join us for one of our roundtable discussions, where you can share your views on the future of regional mobility. Other ways to stay engaged: • Visit metrolinxengage.com • Read our blog, The Link • Follow us on social media

Continuing TTC rollout in 2017

What Are We Building – a New Modern LRT

• 15 underground stations and 10 surface stops – 9 km below ground and 10 km above ground

• A maintenance and storage facility

• A 19-kilometre route separated from regular traffic

• Transit communications system

• Links to 54 bus routes, three subway stations, GO Transit, and a new UP Express station

Safety First – Our #1 Priority

We train and direct staff to:

• Always have a site specific safety plan and site specific emergency plan.

• Ensure pre-work hazard assessments are complete and understood.

• Ensure job hazards analyses are complete and understood.

• Do everything possible to protect themselves, co-workers, and members of the public.

• Stop work if the safety of themselves, co-workers and members of the public cannot be assured.

• Identify and report unsafe behaviour and coach each other to make improvements.

• Be prepared and equipped to work safely.

Metrolinx Design Excellence Principles

1. A strong conceptual narrative vision across the system

2. Design that elevates the quality of the passenger Experience

3. Civic scale, materiality and quality

4. Clarity and simplicity of architectural expression through integrated design of all systems and elements

5. Responsiveness to contextual, local and future conditions

Environment & Sustainability

During Construction

• Programs to minimize impact on wildlife,

watercourses and trees

• Reduce impact to community through the

management of dust, noise and vibration

• Sustainable construction practices, including

targeting 75% waste diversion from landfills;

and off-site beneficial reuse of excess soil.

Project Design Sustainability

• Toronto Green Standard project wide

• LEED Certification at EMSF

• Bike parking

• Dedicated pedestrian routes

• High Solar Reflectance Index paving

• Green roofs

• Energy efficiency – LED lighting, heat recovery systems

• Water use conservation/efficiency

• Fritted glazing (minimize bird collisions)

• Shielded exterior lighting (prevent off-site light trespass)

• Landscaping – use of native, drought-tolerant plants and trees

• Sheltered waiting areas

The Crosstown: 2017 Construction Milestones

• Year of the Dig – 1 million tons to be excavated in 2017

• Start excavating main station boxes

• Shoring & utility relocations at interchange stations – Cedarvale, Eglinton, Kennedy

• Track work – pour concrete base and first track installation

• Maintenance & Storage Facility buildings enclosed

• New Photography Bridge construction

• Mount Dennis foundation complete; Kodak Building moved back

• Mount Dennis Pedestrian/LRT Tunnel Connection

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Leaside Station: What to Expect

• Support of Excavation will continue to be underway until mid-2018

• Support of Excavation includes: – Piling

– Shallow Excavation

– Temporary decking installation

• Work is completed in stages around the intersection

• Temporary decking is installed over completed sections

• Once each stage is complete, deep excavation will continue beneath the decking

Traffic Staging Look Ahead

Year Traffic Staging Changes

2017 • Current Construction Stage 1B started in early October,

approximate 2-month duration

2018

• Construction Stage 2 starting in late 2017/early 2018, 4-

month duration

• Construction Stage 3 starting spring 2018, 3-month duration

• Construction Stage 4 following stage 3, 3-month duration

Stage 1B

Temporary sidewalk closure: October 3 to November 6

Stage 2

October 2017

June 2017

Leaside Station – Main Entrance Progress

April 2016

March 2017

Leaside Station - Aerial View

60% Design Rendering

Leaside Station – Main Entrance

60% Design Rendering

Leaside Station – Secondary Entrance

60% Design Rendering

Laird Long Term Closure

Laird Station: What to Expect

24 Hour Mining

• Mining operations are included in the 2010 Toronto Transit Project Noise By-Law Exemption to allow for tunneling and related work to occur 24 hours a day.

• A robust noise reduction plan based on major international projects such as the Boston Big Dig, Crossrail in London and the Thames Tideway Tunnel has been developed to minimize impacts on the local community.

– Implement noise reduction measures at the station construction sites

– Continually monitor noise and vibration throughout construction

– Adjust noise reduction measures at the construction sites as required

– If necessary, consider additional measures for residences in potentially sensitive zone

– Ensure proactive communications with the community before and during construction

Long Term Construction Activity Area Duration

24 hour mining work underway Main & Secondary Entrances Summer 2017 – to late 2019

Mining Activities

• Three primary underground activities

• Each underground activity must be supported by activities at surface

• Minimal noise or vibration from underground activities

• Noise can be expected from required surface activities

SEM=

Sequential

Excavation

Method

Removing Ground Water

Temporary Support for Excavation

Excavation & Concrete Work

Required Surface Support

Construction Materials

Mucking

Dewatering, Ventilation,

Cleaning (Limited use)

Crane

Deliveries

Shotcrete

deliveries

Underground Activities

Construction Site Noise Reduction

• Install noise barrier walls

• Use enclosures to cover equipment like generators and pumps

• Use blankets and silencers to reduce noise from fans

• Delivery routes selected to minimize disruption on residential streets and to minimize backing up

• Replace beeping back-up alarms with broadband

• Install GPS tracking to monitor delivery routes

• Minimize night time deliveries

• Use rubber mats in truck beds and loading areas

• Use grid power instead of generators where possible

• Use soft wheels and quieter motors for cranes

• Good neighbour training for subcontractors and CTS employees

• Proactive machine inspection and maintenance

• Continuous monitoring for improvements

Frame Enclosures

Noise Barrier

Blankets

Underground Mining Works

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24 Hour Work Briefing - May 29, 2017

October 2017

June 2017

Laird Station – Main Entrance Progress

April 2016

November 2016

October 2017

April 2017

Laird Station – Secondary Entrance Progress

May 2016

October 2016

Laird Station - Aerial View

60% Design Rendering

Laird Station – Main Entrance

60% Design Rendering

Laird Station – Secondary Entrance

60% Design Rendering

Leaside & EEB3 Sites

LRT: Tunnel Fit Out

Tunnel Fit Out: Key Milestones

Tunnel Fit Out: Concrete Delivery

• Mini concrete trucks delivering concrete into tunnel.

Tunnel Fit Out: Invert Pour Stage 1

• Concrete trucks deliver loose concrete to the work area • Loose concrete mix is used to fill the bottom of the tunnel • Tunnel Fit Out crew flatten and smooth it

Tunnel Fit Out: Invert Pour Stage 2

• Workers install welded mesh which functions like rebar to help reinforce the next layer of concrete

• Higher strength concrete is poured to provide the flat track slab for the rail tracks • Workers spread the concrete, and a truss screed machine vibrates it into a perfectly level

surface

Community Benefits

The Community Benefits Program aims to ensure people from historically disadvantaged communities and equity-seeking groups are positively impacted by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project.

Program will be divided into streams:

1. Employment, Training and Workforce Development

2. Social Enterprises and Social Procurement

3. Investment (Community Improvements)

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Community Benefits: Employment

CTS is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and we are building relationships with local workforce agencies who work with individuals facing barriers to employment.

We also organize job fairs, offer resume review tips and provide pre-orientation details to help improve job matches and support applications to CTS.

Community Benefits: Business Spend

CTS procurement policy includes a commitment to maximizing procurement and supplier opportunities for social enterprises and local businesses.

Social enterprises

• Partnership with the Steps Initiative to produce community murals

• Printing with Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop (employs homeless youth)

• Partnership with Building Up to wash storefront windows along Eglinton

Local businesses

• Maintain list of local businesses on Eglinton that produce materials required for Project

• Support local businesses with increased access to CTS Procurement

Community Benefits: Investment

CTS Builds Communities is a program where CTS demonstrates care and stewardship over the neighbourhoods of Eglinton Avenue.

• Sorted food donations at Dorset Park Food Bank (near Kennedy Station) after Thanksgiving with CTS staff in October 2016.

• Incorporation of students from Marc Garneau C.I. (near future Science Centre station) in mentorship opportunity at Habitat for Humanity GTA Build with CTS staff in November 2016.

• Holiday Giving Program done in support of New Circles Community Services (near future O’Connor stop), CTS staff sponsored 7 families in December 2016.

• Organized a 3-part Women in Construction series in partnership with the YWCA Toronto (near Kennedy Station) to empower and provide mentorship to more than 20 Eglinton-area girls in March 2017.

Business Support

Marketing Communications and Advertising Strategy Overview

• Based on feedback obtained from focus groups with businesses and the seven local BIAs, the Crosstown Business Support strategy campaign will be implemented in three stages:

• Phase 1 (2017-2018):

• Improve the on-the-ground experience around construction sites for patrons visiting Eglinton.

• Phase 2 (2018-2019):

• Roll-out of hyper-local marketing and advertising campaigns each quarter with specific tools and tactics that are targeted for each unique business community and are tied into an over-arching “Shop Local” campaign for all of Eglinton.

• Phase 3 (2019-2021):

• Roll-out of over-arching “Shop Local” campaign for all of Eglinton that establishes Eglinton as a destination place in Toronto.

Business Support

Current Strategies: • Window washing and street cleaning for businesses in close proximity

to station sites. • Directional postcards for businesses to handout to patrons and help

them navigate the construction sites to their business.

Upcoming Strategies: • New and engaging, promotional signage highlighting business and

communities along the corridor. • The development of the hyper-local marketing and advertising

campaigns in collaboration with Metrolinx and the seven local BIAs. • Ongoing monthly meetings with the seven local BIAs to discuss

marketing initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Business Marketing and Advertising Support

Experience Eglinton Ad Campaign

Holiday 2017 Ad Campaign

Experience Eglinton Signage

Business Signage (Directional)

Parking Support

Green P directional signage

Business support parking pamphlet

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